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COUNTY OF HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUESTS FISCAL YEAR 2006j2W7 The submission of our supplemental budget request items is in direct correlation to the support and pursuit of our goals and objectives as detailed in our County of Hawaii Fire Department Strategic Plan as well as that which has been identified in our primary budget submittal This report is intended to augment the existing supplemental budget application process and further define, describe, and justify the requested items and associated funding. It is the primary focus and goal of the Fire Department to establish standards of care or service for our community with the highest regard for quality and equity. Every resident and visitor of our island is deserving of the same quality snd availability of service regardless of social or economical status. However, this concept, ahhough somewhat visionary, is subject to We reality of the budgetary and resource limitations experienced by every municipal entity. Through diligent and prudent organizational planning and program development, communities may be better served and provided for. Our strategic glanning process and the contents of this supplemental budget are representations ofour efforts to establish measurable, reasonable, and equitable levels of service provided to each community. They further represent our endeavor to adopt industry standards and compliance with required mandates and regulations. However, it must be emphasized that the Strategic Plan is a dynamic and ever evolving document and process designed to respond and react to the many variables and influences of our changing community and environment. These changes may include population shifts and growth, increased service demands, regulatory mandates and requirements, established industry standards, and projected or anticipated cost increases attributed to inflation. As listed on the attached documents in order of priority, these items are requested to be considered for funding based on the specific issues and justification fur each Prioritization ofthese items was based on: 1. Essential and necessary to sustain or maintain current service delivery and operations; 2. Compliance with mandates (Federal or State); and 3. Essential to operational effectiveness and program management based upon anticipated and projected service demand increases. To further support our intentions and objectives, the following essential components of our Strategic Plan aze defined: Mission and Vision Statements ofthe Hawaii County Fire Department Core Values of the Hawaii County Fire Department Strategic Focuses ofthe Hawaii County Fire Department